Welcome back to 10 Comics to Buy This Week. As you're probably well aware, there are a metric crap-ton of comic books hitting shelves every single week. And for the common consumer, it's financially impossible to pick up everything. That's where this column steps in like your superhero savior, drawing your attention to 10 books worth your hard-earned dollars during any given week.
We not only going to spotlight tights and capes books, but also some indie titles off the beaten path, which, if all goes well, will broaden your reading horizons.
Amazing Spider-Man #682
After much teasing on Marvel's part, Dan Slott and Humberto Ramos finally kick off the latest Spider-Man epic, "Ends of the Earth." As Marvel hypes it, this is the Doc Ock story you've been waiting 50 years for. You know, no pressure, Dan and Humberto.
Amazing Spider-Man under Dan Slott has been a wild, fun ride and we don't see the train pulling into the station anytime soon. So buckle in and prepare yourself to travel to the ends of the earth with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
Batman #7
If you're anything like me and stalk… er… follow Scott Snyder on Twitter, then you know he's said Batman #7 provides some jaw-dropping revelations.
Batman has survived his initial brush with the Court of Owls, but just barely. Now the Court is out in full force to make Gotham kneel before them. Will Batman be able to protect the city he's sworn his allegiance to? This should be another must-have issue of Batman, courtesy of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo.
Dominique Laveau: Voodoo Child #1
Vertigo launches a brand new ongoing series this week with Voodoo #1, written by Selwyn Seyfu Hinds and drawn by Denys Cowan. In the wake of hurricane Katrina, the balance of power between the mortal world and supernatural in New Orleans has been thrown into flux. The Voodoo Queen, who used to control politics, business and crime in New Orleans, have been killed, along with most of her court. And the finger is pointing directly at Dominique Laveau, a grad student at Tulane who is about to discover her entire life is a lie.
Now Dominique must forge unlikely alliances in order to figure out why she's being blamed for the Voodoo Queen's death, as well as discover the secrets to her own past. The launch of a new Vertigo series is always something worth taking note of, and Voodoo Child is no exception. If you're looking for something unique and fresh, check out Voodoo Child #1.
Justice League #7
With the first story in the bag, Justice League finally flashes forward to the present day to reveal what has changed over the last five years. Expect to find out who has joined the team since its inception, and if the team ever came up with a name better than "Super Seven."
In addition to the main feature, Justice League #7 also features a back-up story introducing Shazam (previously known as Captain Marvel) to the New 52 DCU, with art by the great Gary Frank no less! Overall, Justice League #7 has all the trappings to be a memorable issue. Here's hoping.
Memorial #4
Chris Roberson and Rich Ellis continue to tell their fascinating tale set in a mystical, faraway land. In this month's installment, Em and the mysterious little girl she stumbled across last month make their way across the "Stolen Moments." encountering people and places that have been long forgotten.
To date, Memorial has been a creatively-charged juggernaut. Chris Roberson has been spinning one hell of a yarn, incorporating classic fables into his own unique universe. If you've missed the previous three issues, please buy them to catch up for this week's issue #4. You can thank me later.
Rocketeer Adventures 2 #1
IDW's awesome Rocketeer anthology series returns! This first issue of the series' second volume contains work by Peter David, Marc Guggenheim, Sandy Plunkett, Stan Sataki and Bill Sienkiewicz, as well as a pin-up by Arthur Adams.
If you missed the first volume of Rocketeer Adventures, don't make that mistake twice. This series features some of the best talent in the biz telling fun stories based on Dave Stevens' pulpy creation. It should not be missed.
Ragemoor #1
Writer Jan Strnad and artist Richard Corben tell the story of a living castle named Ragemoore that's nurtured on pagan blood and a harborer to deadly monsters. Think of this is an evil version of Howl's Moving Castle. Kind of.
We really don't know what to expect from Ragemoor, but we have to admit the premise has us intrigued. If you're looking for something off the beaten path this week, Ragemoor #1 might be worth checking out.
Smoke and Mirrors #1
IDW kicks off a new series called Smoke and Mirrors from writer Mike Costa and artists Jon Armstrong and Ryan Browne to tell the story of a stage musician thrown into a world where magic rules, not technology.
We're kind of in the dark about this series, but we're fans of Mike Costa, Jon Armstrong and Ryan Browne's work. Fingers crossed this series winds up being a good one.
Supercrooks #1
Mark Millar and Leinil Yu kick off a new series under Marvel's Icon imprint focusing on a team of super villains who travel to Spain to start a new life of thievery and debauchery. Their plan is to pull of one last heist in the land of bullfighting and churros.
With Mark Millar penning Supercrooks, you can expect plenty of violence and off-color commentary, as well as some fantastic artwork from industry staple Leinil Yu.
Tiny Titans #50
Tiny Titans hits its 50th issue this week. As DC puts it on their website, "questions are answered! Mysteries are solved! The Tiny Titans may be one step closer to becoming Super Heroes!"
In addition, Tiny Titans #50 may change your life. But if it can't manage to live up to that hype, then at least the issue comes highly recommend by Franco's mom, apparently.
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